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Fast track course in plastering kickstarts more careers in construction

Anthony Slater enjoys taking on the challenge of home DIY projects for his family and has a new career after fast-track plastering course.

Apr 16, 20244 min read

Blyth-based Energy Central Learning Hub has welcomed a new educational partner, Northumberland Skills, to deliver training in the...

Jan 22, 20243 min read

Northumberland County Council’s new £1.4m state-of-the-art welding and fabrication training centre has been bolstered by a new “CoWelder”...

Aug 8, 20233 min read

Jun 1, 20233 min read

More young people in Northumberland are kickstarting their careers in key growth sectors thanks to the council’s investment in vocational...

Nov 10, 20222 min read

Essential skills, functional skills or skills for life – all terms used to describe a group of subjects useful in everyday life and work....

Nov 2, 20222 min read